Mayan Civilization Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the ancient Mayan civilization, covering its geography, social structure, and organization. It delves into their art, religion, and advanced architecture, highlighting the use of limestone in their pyramids. The Mayans' agricultural practices, writing system, and mathematical innovations, including the concept of zero, are discussed. The video also examines their calendar system and music, emphasizing the cultural richness and complexity of the Mayan civilization.

Where was the Mayan civilization primarily located?

• In the western part of Mesoamerica

• In the Yucatan region of Mesoamerica

• In the eastern part of North America

• In the northern part of South America

What characterized the Mayan highland area?

• Deserts and dry lands

• Coastal beaches and sand dunes

• Volcanic mountains and rich in metals

• Rainforests and swamps

Which period is known for the maximum development of the Mayan civilization?

• Modern period

• Post-classical period

• Classical period

• Pre-classical period

Who were considered the elite in the Mayan social organization?

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Slaves

• Nobility

What was a primary focus of Mayan artists?

• Wood carvings

• Glass paintings

• Reliefs and pottery

• Metal sculptures

What material was predominantly used in Mayan architecture?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Limestone

What was unique about the Mayan writing system?

• It combined phonetic symbols and logograms

• It was purely phonetic

• It used only pictograms

• It was based on hieroglyphs

What mathematical concept did the Mayans develop?

• The concept of negative numbers

• The concept of infinity

• The concept of zero

• The concept of fractions

How did the Mayans organize their calendar?

• By astrological signs

• By lunar months

• By solar and religious days

• By seasonal changes

What farming technique was used by the Mayans?

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn